Morelull Best Moveset
Grass/Fairy pre-evo with AbilityEffect Spore randomly inflicting status on physical contact. 65 Sp. Atk at 15 Speed across thin defenses makes the moveset non-functional competitively. Evolve into Shiinotic for improved Sp. Atk and better special bulk.
Morelull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Morelull's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Effect Spore with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Morelull best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Strength Sap
Recommended Teammates
Morelull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Morelull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Effect Spore with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Moonblast
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Morelull Weakness
Morelull's Grass/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Poison hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Poison |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Morelull Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Morelull
Salazzle's Flamethrower hits Morelull for 76-89%. Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (112-131%).
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x76-89% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x112-131%KO Air Slash 2x93-110%KO Scorching Sands14-17% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Morelull View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x29-35% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Evolution
Morelull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Shiinotic. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 120 total stats over Morelull. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Morelull easily with 89 breeding partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Morelull
Slightly different pastel Morelull. The glowing fairy mushroom already has a soft color scheme, and the shiny just nudges it sideways. Hard to get excited about a tint adjustment on something this tiny.
Shiny Morelull Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Morelull
Morelull appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Morelull in SwSh
Morelull is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-36 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Morelull ✓Giant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 35%Heavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ShiinoticGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassSwordRate 20%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassShieldRate 15%All Weatheror evolve from Morelull (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Morelull catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Morelull only glows into view at night, sprouting up through the grass across a pair of spots at levels somewhere between 14 and 22.
Where To Catch Morelull in USUM
Morelull is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-29 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Shiinoticor evolve from Morelull (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Morelull catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
At a few shadowy spots after dark, Morelull dots the undergrowth, glowing softly as you walk one up somewhere between levels 14 and 27.
Where To Catch Morelull in SM
The line opens with Morelull at Lv. 14-27 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Evolve into ShiinoticBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Morelull egg.
Bring the right balls: check Morelull catch odds in the Sun & Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Morelull's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Def EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Morelull live in forests that stay dark even during the day. They scatter flickering spores that put enemies to sleep.
Morelull Guide
For a casual playthrough, Morelull works as a placeholder. Grass/Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Shiinotic. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Morelull has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Morelull has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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